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Frequently Asked Questions For Hosts

FAQ for Hosts

Who are the fellows?

EDF Climate Corps fellows are top graduate students who are trained by EDF. We recruit from leading universities, vet a pool of over 1000 candidates and make custom matches to companies based on areas of expertise and organizational needs.

How many companies have hosted an EDF Climate Corps fellow?

Have any of my peer organizations participated?

Over 400 organizations from a wide range of industries and sectors have hosted a Climate Corps fellow. You can easily browse our full database to find out more about fellow projects and past partners here.

How long is the fellowship?

How will EDF train the fellows?

EDF will host a weeklong training in late May. Last year's agenda can be found here. Also, throughout the summer, EDF will provide additional training webinars, and each fellow will have an EDF Engagement Manager for support when specific questions arise.

What is the host organization’s commitment?

EDF Climate Corps host organizations agree that they will:

Provide a fellow salary of at least $1,250 per week for at least ten weeks and $2,500 for fellow travel and accommodations at the training and annual network event. Price will vary for our China program.

How will EDF be using the final reports and the information presented in them?

The aggregate results of EDF Climate Corps will be made public in order to maximize both environmental and business benefits. However, EDF will not refer to any organization’s specific program or results publicly without prior written approval.